David Wagner

A customer buys Thai food at the East Hollywood Farmers Market, June 6, 2019. Photo by James Bernal for KPCC via CALmatters.

Immigrant entrepreneurs continue to shape California’s economy

June 21, 2019 at 6:04 a.m.

Immigrants take big risks coming to California. When they get here, many decide to take another risk: launching their own company. Immigrants are actually more likely to start a business...

George Shannon stands on the campus of USC, where he earned his master’s degree and PhD in gerontology, and where he now works an instructional associate professor. (Sean Havey for California Dream)

More Californians continue working past retirement age. Here’s why

May 17, 2019 at 10:59 a.m.

Note: This story is part of the “Graying in California” series from the California Dream Project. To view all of the stories, click here. California seniors are increasingly working well...

Callers and visitors to the Delta Sigma Theta Life Development Inc. Senior Center are greeted by 71-year-old Emma Allen at the front desk. She says her favorite part of the job is the camaraderie with the clients. (Sean Havey for California Dream)

As the cost of living increases in California, seniors are desperate to keep working

May 11, 2019 at 7:01 a.m.

Note: This story is part of the “Graying in California” series from the California Dream Project. To view all of the stories, click here. More Californians are working past the age...

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